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Northwest Michigan Works! is seeking an organized, detail oriented, compassionate individual to fulfill the roles of Work Based Learning Coordinator and WIOA Youth Advisor in Emmet and Charlevoix counties. The selected candidate will help support young adults through work based-learning experiences as part of the Jobs for Michigan Graduates (JMG) Program and provide services offered through the WIOA program. Responsible for helping young people stay in school through graduation and for providing work-based learning experiences and support that lead to career advancement opportunities.

This is a full-time professional position that partners with the local and intermediate school districts. A person in this position works directly with program youth, school staff, employers and community organizations.

Responsibilities, Essential Duties and Functions

An employee in this position may be called upon to perform any or all of the following essential duties. These examples do not include all of the duties which the employee may be expected to perform.

• Mentors youth by providing assessments, job leads, advice, direction, structure, and support.
• Maintain high customer service and record keeping standards in pursuit of achieving program goals.
• Monitors, evaluates, and records program activities and program effectiveness.
• Develop relationships with community partners, including high schools, employers, post-secondary training providers, and human services agencies.
• Integrates youth into the Michigan Works! system to maximize resources available to them.

As Work Based Learning Coordinator:

• Responsible for organizing and overseeing the JMG Work Based Learning (Co-op) program for all Char-Em High Schools.
• Communicate the program purpose and requirements to employers, school administration and staff, students, and the community.
• Assist JMG Specialists in locating prospective employers, preparing training agreements and training plans, and evaluating placements.
• Visit students at the workplace as required and act as liaison between employers, students, JMG Specialists, and the school if issues arise.
• Maintains student files with required paperwork, including time card collection and reporting. Provide schools with information as needed.
• Works with JMG Specialists to provide appropriate WBL related curriculum.
• Supervises and chaperones JMG youth at leadership conferences, college tours, employer tours, community service events and may include travel in state and to Washington DC.
• Participates in staff, regional, and state-wide meetings and staff development activities.
• Coordinates youth work experience ensuring proper paperwork is complete and appropriate placement.
• Tracks the number of youth served, services delivered, and outcomes achieved in JAGForce (Salesforce).
• Meet with customers one-on-one to develop customized training, education and employment goals.
• Identity and assist customers to overcome barriers related to education and employment providing supportive services as needed and within WIOA program guidelines.
• Maintain customer files, both electronic and physical.

Essential Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education, social or human services or related field preferred.

Must enjoy and have experience working with youth in an educational setting.

Must enjoy and have case management experience including data entry and reco